What is KUMANO FUDE (熊野筆)?
FUDE generally indicates traditional ink brush in japan, and KUMANO is the town name. KUMANO FUDE is collective trade mark by more than 80 makers. It started in the end of 18 century selling ink and brush to help farmers house budget. 180 years ago regional domain suggested for industrial product and spread all over the country. In 1872 schooling system had established, 1900 compulsory education started and FUDE production grew up. After the WWII production declined, however, in 1955 they started paint and make up brush. 1975 KUMANO had awarded as a traditional craft by Department of Trade and Industry of Japan. Today, the share of do﻿mestic product is 80%. And one of a maker Hakuhodo hold a share of 60% of the make up brush over the world. If you have interested in high quality make up brush here below you can buy through Rakuten Global at a low price here below direct from Japan! Try genuine well established KUMANO FUDE!

Continuation of ​Multipurpose Japanese traditional towel TENUGUI (手拭) - 1As posted before, you can buy direct from Japan. Here below picked up items does't need to arrange any forwarding service. amazon.co.jp will ship directly to you. If this is a first time to buy on Amazon Japan refer How to amazon.jp on the right side.But maybe not needed because it's easy to do.There are many imported products on amazon.co.jp, if you want to buy made in Japan products choose "原産国: 日本" or "生産国: 日本" items which describes "County of origin: Japan"

Here are some Ramen bowl you can buy directly from Amazon Japan. If it's a first time to buy from Amazon Japan, also refer "How to buy on amazon.co.jp"

Eating direct with a bowl is quite different for Western people, isn't it? In Japan there are a lot of meal in bowls. For instance, Ramen, Udon, Soba, Gyu Don, Oyako Don, Katsu Don etc. Noodle or rice over main dishes, and especially for one dish meal is categorize as a fast food. Some of them which has soup are taking a sip directly with the bowl.
Aritayaki is one of the famous and popular pottery to choice as the Ramen bowl.
Aritayaki (Imariyaki) is a traditional Japanese porcelain which was began A.C.1610. Exporting from Imari port to Europe come the another name of it. Smooth edge and edge, appropriate thickness, proper heaviness, and the cool design!!

Ramen bowl Aritayaki Ousai Marumon on Amazon Japan
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Ramen bowl Aritayaki Keizan Gama Whale on Amazon Japan
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Ramen bowl Aritayaki Rice Stalk on Amazon Japan
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Ramen bowl Aritayaki white porcelian Dokurakubori on Amazon Japan
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Ramen bowl Aritayaki Fukujyu Gama Ameyu Dokurakubori on Amazon Japan
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